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Virtual reality opens doors for older people in Los Gatos retirement community to build closer connections in real life
Virtual reality opens doors for older people in Los Gatos retirement community to build closer connections in real life

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Like many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. But they can still be thrust back to their days of wanderlust and thrill-se... Read more

The Mercury News - Dec 25
Eating alone can have negative effects on your health: 'It's why older people become physically and mentally frail'
Eating alone can have negative effects on your health: 'It's why older people become physically and mentally frail'

Millions of adults eat on their own at least once a day-but a new study has warned that it can affect your mental and physical study, especially if you're old. Read more

Mail Online - Nov 25
DWP changes older people must report or risk payments stopping
DWP changes older people must report or risk payments stopping

The DWP has issued a warning to Attendance Allowance claimants Read more

Mirror - Nov 20
Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests
Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests

Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular diseaseOlder people who only walk 4,000 daily steps once a week still reduce their risk of dying early by a quarter, a study suggests.Staying active is known to bring a wide range of health bene... Read more

The Guardian - Oct 21
Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?
Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?

Some researchers suspect that rising prescription drug use may explain a disturbing trend. Read more

The New York Times - Sep 07
Older people can claim DWP heating support worth up to £300 from this date this month
Older people can claim DWP heating support worth up to £300 from this date this month

The UK Government has confirmed that Winter Fuel Payments will be issued automatically to around nine million people in England and Wales Read more

Manchester Evening News - Sep 02
How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp. Read more

The New York Times - Aug 09